I've been using the 12's for about a month. Bought used so broken in. I concur that bass was lacking and they were flat... that is until I spent a week placing them. Now they are anything but that. Amazing monitors -- very 3D, neutral (in a good way, ie engaging with the full picture being presented in an unbiased fashion) but bass is the standout here. Their specs are conservative, I'm hearing as much quality bass as I had with previous speakers rated at ~40hz. The point is that proper set up is key, and room treatment. Doubt anyone would be impressed with them otherwise. Tip: Toe them out more than you may be used to and a bit closer to the wall. With those caveats, these speakers absolutely perform. Driving them with 250 watt @ 8 ohm Class D monoblocks.
My experience with ATC SCM 12
I drive them with 100W class AB amp (Music Hall Maven).
What I am not happy with is their sound stage or "realism" effect. A-B test with KLH Signature monitors (similar volume, 2-driver design)reveals that KLH has more "realism" & presence in it's sound. You feel like musicians playing in your room. With ATC the sound is very even and bass is better (probably due to sealed cabinet design and superior driver), but treble is recessed and hidden behind. There are no spikes of treble when it is called for. It could be characteristic of ATC suitable for sound mastering (what do I know?) but it is not exciting. Overall ATC sound is too polite and mellow.
I am leaning towards trying something else may be from Triangle, may be someone could suggest something else.
BTW I had similar impression of Dynaudio monitors.
What I am not happy with is their sound stage or "realism" effect. A-B test with KLH Signature monitors (similar volume, 2-driver design)reveals that KLH has more "realism" & presence in it's sound. You feel like musicians playing in your room. With ATC the sound is very even and bass is better (probably due to sealed cabinet design and superior driver), but treble is recessed and hidden behind. There are no spikes of treble when it is called for. It could be characteristic of ATC suitable for sound mastering (what do I know?) but it is not exciting. Overall ATC sound is too polite and mellow.
I am leaning towards trying something else may be from Triangle, may be someone could suggest something else.
BTW I had similar impression of Dynaudio monitors.
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